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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,817.24, 655,006.60 and 254,507.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,817.24, 655,006.60 and 254,507.05 is: 381,632.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,817.24 : 655,006.60 = 254,507.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,817.24/655,006.60 = 254,507.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,817.24x = 655,006.60 × 254,507.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,817.24x = 166,703,797,861.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,703,797,861.51/436,817.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,632.83

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